Senior Medical Coder HCS
About The Position
Working within the context of an interdisciplinary team setting, assigns ICD-10-CM diagnostic and CPT-4 procedure codes as appropriate for including but not limited to Primary Care, Radiology, Laboratory medicine, Cardiology, Pulmonary Medicine, General Surgery, Gastroenterology, Ophthalmology, Rheumatology, Gerontology, Orthopedic Surgery, Physical and Occupational Therapy for the purpose of accurate reimbursement, research, and compliance with all applicable regulations. Diagnoses and procedures are coded utilizing International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) and Current Procedure Terminology (CPT) classifications. Mentor Junior Medical Coders as necessary.
Requirements
- Active coding certification CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CPMA or COC From AAPC or AHIMA
- Candidates are required to take and successfully pass HCS coding test
- Minimum of 3 years professional coding experience required
- Maintains credentials by meeting AHIMA/ AAPC continuing education requirements
- Independent worker, able to solve problems and trouble shoot
- Thorough knowledge of ICD-10-CMand CPT-4 coding systems, medical terminology, and anatomy & physiology
- Must possess good communication skills
- Ability to develop and maintain relationships and to work productively with all levels of personnel including Clinicians and staff
- Client focused
- Accountability and results oriented
- NYS Driver's license or transportation is required for occasional travel
Nice To Haves
- Experience with electronic health records (EHR) or practice management systems preferred
- Epic and Medent experience preferred
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
